Name: Visitation for David Saverio Hatfield
Start: 2020-01-08T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home

New London - David Saverio Hatfield of New London passed away peacefully Jan. 3, 2020, at the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. David was born in New London Jan. 31, 1954, the son of Gloria Santaniello Hatfield and Lee Edward Hatfield. He married Debra LaLima June 13, 1981, at St. Peter and Paul Church in Norwich.

David Attended school in New London and graduated from New London High School, Class of 1972. During this time David worked at the Gondolier Restaurant and the New London Public Library and volunteered his time at the Seaside Facility and the Waterford Country School. He was an employee of General Dynamics/Electric Boat for 25 years. After leaving General Dynamics/Electric Boat, David worked for DSS-State of Connecticut as a Shift Supervisor for 26 years before retiring. He always put his heart into helping his clients to enjoy life to their fullest despite their disabilities.

David's other two passions were family and traveling. His love for family knew no boundaries, David was a loving Son, husband, father, grandfather and "bruddah." Dave also had a special place in his heart for animals and deeply loved his Papillion, Lucca. David loved traveling the world, especially Florida and Italy where he had bonds with many of his European family members.

He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

David is survived by his Wife, Debra Hatfield; his children, Brian Hatfield of New London and Kelly (Brady) Farland of Canterbury; granddaughter, Leyla Farland; mother, Gloria Hatfield of New London; brother Lee (Suzanne) Hatfield Jr. of Waterford; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law, Samuel (Verna) LaLima of Oak View, Calif., Sandra (Michael) Rich of Voluntown, Donna (Henry) Falcone of Gulf Breeze, Fla., Michael (Judy) LaLima of Griswold, and Dawn Piccione of Waterford.

He will also be sadly missed by many cousins, nephews and nieces.

David's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors and staff of the Smilow Cancer Centers in Waterford and New Haven and the Doctors at Yale New Haven MICU for their care and attention to Dave during his illness. Their dedication and care provided much-needed comfort to David and his Family.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Guest are asked to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday, in St. Joseph Church, 149 Montauk Ave., New London. Interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Charitable donations in his memory may be made to the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital.

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Published by The Day on Jan. 7, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for David Hatfield

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14 Entries

Jeffrey Costa

January 1, 2021

Missed you Cousin!

Jeffrey Costa

May 21, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. RIP Cousin David!

January 12, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember David well. May he be at peace now.
My thoughts are with all his family .
Lindsay Alloway
Mark Miceli

Jean Poplaski O'Brien

January 9, 2020

Rest in peace my dear friend, David. I will always remember the fun times I had with my great friends on Truman Street. We had a few adventures that will always bring a smile to my face.My condolences to your whole family; I know that family was so important to you.

Susan Perry

January 8, 2020

My condolences to the family.

Howard Herman

January 8, 2020

My deepest condolences to Deb and family.

January 8, 2020

We are extremely saddened by Dave's passing. He was a good person who was also very considerate and giving. God bless his soul and family. Sincerely, Virginia Hamler and family.

Patricia Leroy

January 8, 2020

To Deb, Brian, Kelly and Family,
Sending my sympathy for your loss of David. I have wonderful memories of him from St. Joseph School. David was so friendly, kind, and very funny. He also was very devoted to his family. I hold you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Allen

January 7, 2020

My buddy, my friend, I will forever miss you. Rest In Paradise my dear David. I'll see you later

Barbara Taylor

Sent Flowers

Connie Barlow

January 7, 2020

My thoughts go out to Davids entire extended family and my heart hurts for you. May peace be yours as time goes by.

Beverly Bauer

January 7, 2020

Very, very sad news, Deb. Will keep you and your family in thoughts and prayers.

God bless.

Brian & Rita McDonough

January 7, 2020

He always had a smile and a warm greeting. We are so glad that we got to share a lunch with him on our visit to CT. In July of last year. We have many fond memories of the laughs we shared from years past. Our heart felt condolences to his family. We know he will be greatly missed.

Paul Basilica

January 7, 2020

Family and friends of David. My deepest condolences on your loss. My memories of David go back to 2nd grade and through High School. Particularly memorable were the trips to Hammonasset Beach with our mutual friends and that summer we attended summer school. He will be sadly missed.

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